ES2438988T3 - Procedure and system of automatic deposit of objects with a view to transporting said objects - Google Patents

Abstract

Procedure for automatic deposit of objects (306) with a view to transporting said objects (306), said procedure comprising: - A previous phase of registration by a user of data with respect to transport on storage means (310), said data comprising : - Data relating to the user (402) with which each said object (306) is associated, - Data relating to the total number of said objects (306) declared by said user (402), and / or - Data relating to the destination , to the route and at the time of transport; - A phase, called a deposit, comprising the following steps: - apply, by a user, a first electromagnetic identification tag (304) on each of said objects to be transported, - deposit, by said user, each of said objects to be transported on transport means, - read, by means of the first reading means (300, 410), an identification data of each said first electromagnetic identification labels (304), and - stored in said means of storage (310) each of said identification data read in association with the previously stored data relating to said transport; - A shipping phase of each of said objects with a view to transporting said deposit phase further comprises a measure of the weight and / or dimensions of each of said objects (306) and / or the registration, in means of storage (310), of said weight and / or of said dimensions in association with the transport data.

Description

Procedure and system of automatic deposit of objects with a view to transporting said objects.

 [0001] The present invention relates to a method of automatic deposit of objects with a view to transporting said objects. Examples of the prior art are provided by US 2005/0051622

or US 6,662,078.

[0002] The invention relates more particularly to a method that can be applied, for example in places such as airports for the deposit of luggage by an air transport passenger with a view to transporting luggage in the hold of an airplane, or places such as post offices for the deposit of packages to be transported by a postal company.

[0003] Currently, at airports, the deposit of luggage is a process that is carried out:

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 At a check-in counter where an agent weighs the luggage and inscribes in his deposit the data linked to the passenger (PNR), or

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 At a luggage storage counter where the passenger goes after completing their registration and having printed, or not, a luggage tag on a paper support, which contains a barcode. Said counter is also serviced by at least one agent.

[0004] In these two cases, an agent inspects the passenger's boarding pass and the number of bags deposited and updates the centralized information system of the airline.

[0005] This means that the airline must employ a sufficient number of agents to handle the luggage storage. This implies a cost for the airline, as well as a reduction in customer service. In fact, in many cases the agent performs additional tasks: change of seat, conversation with the passenger, information. These tasks take time, decrease the effectiveness of the agent and generate queues.

[0006] On the other hand, in the vast majority of cases, luggage storage is done at counters that are reserved only for a specific route. Thus, the number of agents increases according to the number of journeys, especially when the departure times of the different journeys are close to each other and when the luggage deposit of several journeys must be made at the same time.

[0007] An object of the present invention is to overcome the drawbacks mentioned above.

[0008] Another object of the invention is to propose a method that allows the deposit of objects with fewer agents and a superior quality of service.

[0009] Finally, another object of the invention is to propose a method of depositing objects, usable at the same time by several companies for several paths, reducing the time and space of depositing objects.

[0010] The invention proposes to achieve the purposes mentioned above by a method of automatic deposit of objects with a view to transporting said objects according to claim 1. In particular, the method comprises:

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 A phase, called deposit, which comprises the following stages:

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 apply, by a user, a first electromagnetic identification tag on an object to be transported,

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 deposit, by said user, said object to be transported on means of transport,

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 read, by means of the first reading means, an identification data of said first electromagnetic identification tag, and

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 storing said identification data in storage media in association with previously stored data relating to said transport;

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 A phase of sending said object with a view to its transport.

[0011] According to the invention, the objects to be transported are or suitcases to be transported when the invention is applied to the automatic luggage storage in places such as airports, or packages when the invention is applied to the automatic package storage in places. such as post offices or the like.

[0012] Hereinafter, "user" represents a traveler when the invention is applied to the automatic deposit of luggage in places such as airports, or a customer of a postal company when the invention is applied to the automatic deposit of packages in places such as post offices or the like.

[0013] The first identification tag, which is an electromagnetic tag, can be associated with the user for example as an RFID tag with a frequent user or traveler number.

[0014] The first electromagnetic tag may be an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) type label, optionally reusable. Therefore, the risk of improper shipping of luggage is reduced as the passenger puts an RFID identification tag, for example permanent, more robust and easier to read than the current paper tag provided with a barcode. This translates into a substantial reduction in the distribution of badly dispatched luggage by airlines and an improvement in customer service.

[0015] The method according to the invention allows no more agents to be carried out for the deposit phase during which the object is deposited by the user. The airline or postal company can thus save on the salary of the agent present at the storage location of objects to be transported.

[0016] Furthermore, thanks to the method according to the invention, the deposit of objects for several paths can be done at the same time. It is not necessary to provide additional staff as users will deposit their luggage themselves.

[0017] For users, the advantage lies in an extremely short time of depositing objects because queues are suppressed: each user spends much less time depositing his or her objects and the multiplication of object deposit systems is facilitated Because it does not require personnel management.

[0018] For the airport or post office, the process according to the invention represents a much more efficient use of the space because a space identical to a counter can allow a greater number of users to deposit objects (luggage or packages). This advantage is even more important since the system can be used in parallel by several transport companies, which is rarely the case today.

[0019] According to a particular version of the invention, the method according to the invention may comprise, prior to the phase of sending said object with a view to its transport:

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 A phase of sending said object to the second reading means; Y

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 A phase, called treatment, performed outside the scope of said user and comprising the following stages:

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 Automatic reading of the identification data of the first electromagnetic identification tag, by said second reading means,

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 Writing, on a second identification tag, of at least part of the data related to said transport associated with said read identification data, and

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 Placement of said second identification tag on said object.

[0020] Therefore, thanks to the method according to the invention, only an unqualified agent is sufficient for the placement of the second identification tag. This second phase can be carried out outside the area accessible by passengers and out of sight of passengers.

[0021] Advantageously, the second identification tag may be either an electromagnetic tag, for example RFID, or a barcode tag or even a combination of the two. When this second identification tag is an RFID tag, it can be used by the airline or postal company for other baggage or package management applications using RF (Radio Frequency), such as, for example, the classification of luggage or packages.

[0022] The method according to the invention further comprises a previous phase of recording data related to transport on storage media, said data comprising:

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 Data relating to the user to whom the object is associated,

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 Data relating to the total number of objects (306) declared by said user, and / or

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Data relating to the destination, the route and the time of transport.

[0023] The advantages of the method according to the invention increase when the user has previously registered, for example on a terminal provided for this purpose, via the Internet or by telephone.

[0024] Thus, the method according to the invention can comprise an identification of the user with whom the luggage or the package to be transported is associated, at the time of the deposit phase, before the automatic reading of the first identification tag by the first means of reading. The user who has previously registered is identified by means of an identity document, a secret code or another, and can thus start depositing his luggage or packages on which he placed a first electromagnetic identification tag.

[0025] The deposit phase may advantageously comprise a measure of the weight and / or dimensions of the luggage and / or a record, in storage media, of said weight and / or of said dimensions in association with the transport data . This measure can be done in particular at the time of reading the first identification tag by the first reading means. Thus, the weight of the luggage or package can be checked. If the weight is greater than a maximum weight, the method according to the invention may comprise a screen on display means of an indication that invites the passenger or the user to pay an amount of money for excess weight. Payment can be made directly at the deposit area, for example using a credit card, or at a counter located at the airport or post office near the deposit area.

[0026] Advantageously, the storage means may be accessible by an information system of a transport company. Storage media can also be part of such a system that can be in communication with:

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 The first and / or second reading means,

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 The means of writing, and

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 Eventually the means of transport;

and that you can control these different media and manage the exchange of data between these media.

[0027] According to an advantageous feature of the method according to the invention, the deposition phase may comprise a step of taking or reading a biometric data of the user, that is, of the passenger, for example a fingerprint capture, iris printing , a facial photo. The same biometric data is read or taken at the time of the boarding phase. The biometric data provided at the time of the shipment phase is then compared with that provided at the time of the deposit phase. This comparison allows a very reliable reconciliation between the person who has deposited a luggage and the person who embarks on the flight.

[0028] In a particular embodiment, the method according to the invention can be implemented for the automatic deposit of luggage at an airport for one or more travel companies.

[0029] According to another particular embodiment, the method according to the invention can be implemented for automatic deposit of packages in a place, such as a post office or the like.

[0030] According to another aspect of the invention, an automatic object deposit system is proposed with a view to transporting said objects, said system comprising:

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 First means of reading an identification data of a first electromagnetic identification tag arranged by a user on an object to be transported,

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 Storage means, in communication with said first reading means, provided for memorizing said identification data in association with data related to said transport previously memorized, and

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 Means of transport provided for sending said object deposited by said user on said means of transport, with a view to transporting said object.

[0031] Advantageously, said system may further comprise

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 Means of transporting the object, from the first reading means to the second reading means,

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 Second reading means of the identification data of the first identification tag, said second reading means being arranged out of the user's reach, and

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 Means of writing, on a second identification tag, of the data relating to said transport associated with said identification data read by said second reading means, said second identification tag being provided to be disposed on said object.

[0032] The writing means may be printing means, in particular printers, advantageously arranged substantially at the level of the second reading means. When the second identification tag is an electromagnetic tag, and more particularly an RFID tag, the writing means may comprise at least one electromagnetic antenna or RFID provided to write data on the second RFID tag.

[0033] The different means that make up the system can be in communication with each other and with a centralized information system through the use of a management module, which also communicates with the centralized information system. A module of this type can control at least part of the different means that make up the system.

[0034] In a particular embodiment, the different means that make up the system can be in communication, at least indirectly, with the centralized information system of the transport company that can control all or part of these means. .

[0035] Advantageously, said system may further comprise means for measuring the weight and / or dimensions of the object, integrated in the means of transporting the objects at the level of the first reading means.

[0036] In a particular embodiment, the transport means comprise at least one conveyor belt. The first and second reading means comprise RFID antennas, arranged on the transport path of the objects. The first reading means are arranged upstream of the second reading means, with respect to the direction of transport of the objects.

[0037] In a particular embodiment, the RFID antennas may be arranged on mobile supports, flexible or not, arranged in a manner substantially perpendicular to the direction of passage of the objects and that:

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 at rest they form a barrier or a curtain in relation to the direction of passage of the objects and,

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 in contact with the objects they move towards a retracted position to let the objects pass.

[0038] According to another particular embodiment, the RFID antennas can also be arranged on an arc that the objects cross at the time of their transport. Said system comprises at least a first arc on which the first reading means are arranged and, optionally, a second arc on which the second reading means are arranged.

[0039] The storage means can communicate with a centralized information system of a transport company, that is, an airline or a postal company.

[0040] The writing media are in communication with the second reading media, or the storage media, or both, or even with the centralized information system of the transport company. The data to be written is sent to the writing media by the second reading means or the storage media or even by the centralized information system of the company in charge of transporting the objects.

[0041] Said system can be implemented for the automatic deposit of luggage at an airport with a view to the air transport of said luggage or for the automatic deposit of packages at a post office with a view to the transport of said packages.

[0042] Said system may also comprise means for reading or taking a biometric data of the user, that is, the passenger, at the time of depositing the suitcases, for example means of fingerprinting, printing of the iris, of a facial photo. The installation may in this case comprise storage means of the biometric data taken or read at the time of the deposit of luggage in relation to user identification data and / or data related to the luggage deposited by this user. Said system may then also include means of reading or taking the same biometric data at the time of shipment, and means of comparing the data taken or read at the time of shipment with the data taken or read at the time of deposit. These means allow a very reliable reconciliation between the person who has deposited a luggage and the person who embarks on the flight.

[0043] Still according to another aspect, an installation of automatic deposit of objects is proposed with a view to transporting said objects, said installation comprising:

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 A plurality of first reading modules, each comprising first reading means of an identification data of a first electromagnetic identification tag placed, by a user, on an object to be transported,

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 Storage means, which communicate with each of said first reading modules, and intended to memorize identification data read by said first reading modules, and

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Means of transport of said object deposited by said user on said means of transport, with a view to the transport of said object.

[0044] Advantageously, said installation may further comprise:

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 Means of transporting luggage from the first reading modules to at least the second reading module,

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 At least a second reading module comprising second reading means of the identification data of the first electromagnetic identification tag,

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 At least one writing module, on a second identification tag, of data relating to said transport associated with said identification data read by said second reading means, said second identification tag being provided to be disposed on said object.

[0045] Other advantages and features will be apparent in the examination of the detailed description of an embodiment that is not limiting, and the accompanying drawings, in which:

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 Figure 1 is a flow chart illustrating an example of the sequence of the different operations at the time of a deposit phase of a particular version of the method according to the invention implemented for automatic luggage storage;

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 Figure 2 is a flow chart illustrating an example of the sequence of the different stages at the time of a second phase of a particular version of the method according to the invention implemented for automatic luggage storage;

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 Figure 3 is a schematic representation of an example of a system, implemented for automatic luggage storage;

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 Figure 4 is a schematic representation of an example of a system, implemented for automatic luggage storage, at the level of the first reading means;

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 Figure 5 is a schematic representation of an example of a system, implemented for automatic luggage storage, at the level of the second reading means; Y

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 Figure 6 is a schematic representation of an installation, implemented for automatic luggage storage, at the level of the first reading modules.

[0046] Figure 1 shows an example of the development of the different stages at the time of a deposit phase of a method according to the invention in which a passenger has deposited one or more suitcases.

[0047] During step 102, the passenger registers on a flight and declares the number of suitcases he wishes to check in. This first stage 102 can be carried out at the airport but also at a distance, for example at the time of a reservation on the website of a travel company, this reservation can be made, for example, at your home

Or in the office. This stage 102 is very important in terms of security because it allows to verify that a malicious person does not deposit luggage in place of the passenger. Indeed, boarding passes can be printed on standard paper at home, at the office, etc. Therefore, there is an easy possibility to duplicate this boarding pass. A malicious person who would have gotten a boarding pass could show up to deposit luggage instead of a passenger. If the true passenger has already deposited their luggage, the system will reject it and ask the passenger to go to a manual counter in order to verify their identity. If the malicious person has deposited their luggage first, the real passenger is blocked and must then show up at a counter. After having proven their identity, for example by means of a secret code, it will be possible to remove the first luggage deposited by the malicious person and accept that of the passenger.

[0048] Similarly, a passenger who has not indicated any luggage at the register but has changed his mind, should go to a manual counter.

[0049] Advantageously, the passenger can also register using a biometric identity document.

[0050] After having registered and declared the number of suitcases to be deposited, the passenger attaches a radio frequency tag (RFID) to their luggage in step 104. This tag can be a reusable tag on several flights.

[0051] At the airport, during stage 106, the passenger is identified in an automatic baggage deposit system presenting, for example, his boarding pass, introducing his frequent flyer card, indicating his name, presenting the biometric identity document used for registration during step 102. To perform this identification, said system may comprise means of reading an identity document, optionally biometric, in communication with the information system of the airline. The system may comprise means of measuring the biometric characteristics of the passenger to validate the identity of the passenger.

[0052] After the verification of the identity of the passenger, in step 108, said system communicates with the information system of the airline to verify if the passenger is authorized to deposit luggage.

[0053] If the passenger is not authorized to deposit one or more bags, the system invites the passenger to appear at a counter attended by an agent in step 110.

[0054] If the passenger is authorized to deposit one or more suitcases, in step 112 the system invites the passenger to place his first suitcase on the means of transporting the luggage, for example a conveyor belt, towards the first reading means of the RFID tag, namely a several radio frequency antennas, for example arranged at the level of an RF reading arc.

[0055] In step 114, the conveyor belt transports the luggage under the RF reading arc. The tag is read by the RF antennas and the system and the tag number is added to the passenger identification elements (PNR) that are stored in the airline's information system.

[0056] If the airline opted for the "heavy" option, a balance is incorporated into the conveyor belt at the place where the RF arc is placed. The luggage weight is measured in step 116 and the weighing result is added to the PNR together with the RFID tag number. The system is designed in such a way that the passenger cannot reach their luggage when they are under the RF tunnel. This implies that you cannot manipulate the weighing.

[0057] Yes, the weight of the luggage is greater than a limit set by the company, then the system invites the passenger to appear at a counter to pay the amount that covers the excess weight. Said system can also comprise means to pay this amount in the same place thanks to automatic means of payment, for example, by bank card or in cash.

[0058] The system also includes means of displaying and alerting the passenger of the different stages of luggage storage. Therefore, a green pilot shows if the PNR is correctly updated.

[0059] In step 118, the conveyor belt transports the luggage to the second reading means of the RFID tag.

[0060] In step 120, the system interrogates the passenger or the information system, to determine if another suitcase is to be deposited. If so, the system invites the passenger to deposit the next suitcase, and steps 112 to 120 are repeated for each of the bags. Otherwise, at step 122 a receipt is issued showing the passenger that their luggage has been registered and another passenger can then deposit their luggage.

[0061] Figure 2 illustrates an example of the development of the different stages during a second phase of a process according to the invention during which the luggage deposited by a passenger is processed by an unqualified agent.

[0062] In step 118, the luggage is transported by the conveyor belt of the first reading means to the second reading means of the RFID tag. These second reading means may comprise an arc that includes one or more antennas and through which the luggage is transported by the conveyor belt.

[0063] In step 200, the RFID tag number is read by the second reading means and sent to the centralized information system of the airline.

[0064] In step 202, the company's centralized information system determines whether the luggage has been identified. For this, the centralized information system consults the storage media in which the numbers of the RFID tags read by the first reading media are stored.

[0065] If the luggage is not identified by the centralized information system of the company then the luggage is transported, in step 204, to an unidentified baggage management service.

[0066] If the luggage is identified by the information system, that is, if the tag number is recognized by the centralized information system, the information elements that concern the journey and the passenger that are stored in the storage media , particularly during step 102, and which are to be printed on the paper luggage tag, are sent to print media during step 206.

[0067] During step 208, the print media prints the information elements received on a conventional luggage tag, for example the IATA standard with a barcode.

[0068] An agent then retrieves the printed luggage tag and places it on the luggage in the course of treatment during step 210.

[0069] After having placed the tag on the luggage, the agent advances the luggage that then goes into a conventional sorting procedure in step 212. The treated luggage goes through the baggage sorting system and the next luggage is processed then according to steps 200-212, which starts the printing of the associated label.

[0070] Figure 3 is a very schematic representation of a system for carrying out the deposit procedure according to the invention. The system comprises first reading means 300, by radio frequency waves 302, of a radio frequency tag 304 arranged on a luggage 306. The first reading means are in communication with the centralized information system 308 of the airline. The information read by the first reading means 300, and particularly the RFID tag number 304, is sent to the centralized information system 308 of the company. The centralized information system stores this information, in storage means 310, in association with the information relating to the passenger who deposits the luggage 306, previously identified by means of identification 312 in communication with the centralized information system 308.

[0071] The luggage is then transported from the first reading means 300 to the second reading means 314 using shipping means 316. The second reading means 314 performs the radio frequency wave 318 reading of the radio frequency tag 304 of luggage 306. The information read, and particularly the RFID tag number 304, is sent to the centralized information system 308. The latter consults the storage means to determine if this luggage is well identified and determines the passenger with which it is associated this luggage. Then, the centralized information system 308 sends the information elements related to the trip and the passenger to the printing means 318. These printing means 318 print the information elements received on a paper luggage tag in conventional format 320 that an operator puts in luggage 306.

[0072] Figure 4 is a schematic representation of an example of said system at the level of the first reading means. As shown, the system according to the invention comprises an interactive module 400 arranged so that the user can identify himself before depositing his suitcase (s). This interactive module also allows the user to be guided through the baggage deposit procedure and allows the user to be informed during the different stages. The module 400 comprises display means 404 of the different information elements and light signaling means 406 allow the user to indicate whether the luggage storage has been validated or not.

[0073] Passenger 402 is identified by all means of identification at the level of interactive module 400. Once identified, the user deposits his luggage 306, which carries an RFID tag, on the means of transport, here a conveyor belt 408 This conveyor belt 408 sends the luggage to a first reading module 410 that comprises an arc 412 that contains three series of radio frequency antennas 300. The RFID tag is read by the radio frequency antennas.

[0074] Said system also comprises, at the level of the means of measuring the weight of the luggage (not shown) by measuring the weight of the luggage 306. During the reading of the RFID tag and the measurement of the weight of the luggage 306, the latter is out of reach of passenger 402 so that passenger 402 cannot falsify the weight of luggage 306.

[0075] If all of the steps 102-122 described above are carried out successfully, a green light comes on at the level of signaling means 406 to indicate to passenger 402 that the luggage storage has taken place successfully. Then, the luggage is transported by a conveyor belt 414 to the second reading means.

[0076] On the other hand, the interactive module also includes means of payment (not shown), for example by card or cash, when the weight of luggage 306 is greater than a maximum weight and when an additional payment is necessary.

[0077] Figure 5 is a schematic representation of an example of the system at the level of the second reading means. As shown, the system according to the invention comprises, at the level of the second reading means, a second reading module 500 comprising an arc 502 containing three series of RFID antennas 314. The luggage deposited by passengers is sent to this arch by the conveyor belt. The RFID tag of each of the bags is read by the radio frequency antennas 314, and the information read is sent to the centralized information system of the company, which sends the information elements related to the journey and the passenger to a printer 318 that he prints these information elements on a conventional luggage tag 320. An agent 504 puts the luggage tag 320 on the luggage 306.

[0078] Figure 6 is a schematic representation of an installation at the level of the first reading means. As shown in Figure 6, the installation comprises 3 conveyor belts 408 defining a row of luggage storage and unloading on the conveyor belt 414. A first reading module, comprising an arc and radiofrequency antennas, is arranged on each of the conveyor belts 408. The users 402 deposit their bags on the conveyor belts 408. The radio frequency tag attached to each of the suitcases 306 is read by the first corresponding reading module 410 and the luggage is transported, for each one of the conveyor belts 408, to the conveyor belt 414. The latter conveys the luggage in the direction indicated by arrow F to the second reading module, not shown in Figure 6.

[0079] On the other hand, according to the invention, at the time of luggage storage, the passenger can provide a biometric data, for example a fingerprint of 1 or 2 fingers, an iris fingerprint or a facial photo, which is associated with its registration in the company's centralized information system, for example. This biometric information can be temporary or permanent.

[0080] An alternative is a listing of the passenger who then has a support, for example a card or

5 passport, which contains its biometric information elements. This support must then be used as identification during luggage storage. When boarding, the passenger provides the same biometric information as when depositing luggage. This information is compared with the information elements stored in the centralized information system. Advantageously, the biometric information is "alive", and is not limited to an information element stored in a support, for example to avoid the case of a stolen support.

[0081] Of course, the invention is not limited to the examples just described. It can be implemented for automatic deposit of packages in one place, such as a post office. On the other hand, modifications to the invention can be made as described above, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (10)

1. Procedure for automatic deposit of objects (306) with a view to transporting said objects (306), said procedure comprising:

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 A previous phase of registration by a user of data with respect to transport on storage media (310), said data comprising:

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 Data relating to the user (402) with which each such object (306) is associated,

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 Data relating to the total number of said objects (306) declared by said user (402), and / or

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 Data relating to the destination, the route and the time of transport;

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A phase, called deposit, which comprises the following stages:

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 apply, by a user, a first electromagnetic identification tag (304) on each of said objects to be transported,

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 deposit, by said user, each of said objects to be transported on means of transport,

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 read, by means of the first reading means (300, 410), an identification data of each said first electromagnetic identification tags (304), and

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 storing in said storage means (310) each of said identification data read in association with the data that has been previously stored relative to said transport;

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 A phase of sending each of said objects with a view to their transport;

said deposit phase further comprises a measure of the weight and / or dimensions of each of said objects (306) and / or the recording, in storage means (310), of said weight and / or of said dimensions in association with transport related data. 2. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises, before the sending phase of each of said objects with a view to their transport:

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 A phase of sending each of said objects to second reading means (314, 500); Y

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 A phase, called treatment, carried out outside the scope of said user and comprising the following stages:

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 Automatic reading of the identification data of each of said first identification tags (304), by said second reading means (314, 500),

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 Writing, on the second identification tags (320), of at least part of the data related to said transport associated with each of said identification data read, and

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 Placing each of said second identification tags (320) on each of said objects (306).

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 Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the deposit phase comprises, before the automatic reading stage of the first identification tag (304) by the first reading means, a user identification (402) that deposits the object (306) to be transported.

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 Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises the following steps:

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 during the deposit, reading or taking of the user's biometric data,

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 during a boarding phase:

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 read or take the same biometric data, and

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 comparison of said biometric data taken or read with that taken or read at the time of the deposit phase.

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 Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first electromagnetic identification tag (402) is an RFID tag.

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 Method according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the second identification tag (402) is an RFID tag.

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 Method according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the second identification tag is a barcode tag.

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 Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the storage means (310) are accessible by an information system (308) of a company in charge of transporting the object.

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 Use of the method according to any one of the preceding claims for the automatic deposit of luggage (306) at an airport with a view to the air transport of said luggage.

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 Use of the method according to any one of claims 1 to 8 for the automatic deposit of packages to be transported to a place, such as a post office.